Mid Year Admissions

If your child is at primary, junior or secondary school and you want to move them to a different school, you need to apply. This is called an Mid Year Application

There is no guarantee that your preferred school/s will be able to offer your child a place. You should not remove your child from their current school before you have an offer of a place at another school.

You should refer to government guidance School admissions code 2021 (publishing.service.gov.uk) if you have any queries with mid year applications.

For children and young people with an EHC plan, find out what to do on our:

Moving to a new local authority with an EHC plan

Changing a school placement with an EHC plan

Also in this section:

Choosing a School for a Child or Young Person with SEND

Information on choosing and starting a new school, transition tips and how to move a child to a different school

How to Apply for a School Place

Information on how to apply for a school place and admissions appeal guidance

Starting a New School

What to expect and what you need to do when your child is starting school for the first time or moving on to another school.

Changing School or Key Stage - Transition Tips

A move or phase change in education is commonly called 'transition'. It is important to help prepare the child or young person for this.

How to Appeal a School Placement

This section is for appeals for children/young people who do not have an EHC plan. We understand this can be an unsettling time but are here to help.

Home Education

A parent or carer can choose to educate their child at home, this is known as 'Elective Home Education or EHE'.